rooster59 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Former national police chief suspected of links to Victoria’s parlour money trail By The Nation A FORMER national police chief will be among those likely to be summoned by investigators working on the human-trafficking case involving a Bangkok massage parlour, a source said yesterday. In addition to the unnamed retired police chief, five other people may also be summoned for questioning by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) as part of its investigation, according to the source. They are suspected of involvement in the money trail of the Victoria’s: The Secret Forever massage parlour, which is being investigated for involvement in human trafficking and prostitution. Authorities from DSI and other agencies raided the parlour last month and rounding up more than 100 masseuses who were mostly illegal migrants from neighbouring countries. Arrest warrants issued A number of the parlour’s executives were apprehended and arrest warrants were issued for its alleged owners, including businessman Kampol Weerathepsuporn and his wife Nipa. Investigators have found connections between the people facing arrest warrants and those likely |to be summoned for questioning, |the DSI source said yesterday. They were found to be connected to |financial transactions involving some Bt300 million, according to the source who asked to remain anonymous. Also, it was found that a former national police chief was named in the parlour’s lists as a recipient of free services in March 2014. The list was among the items confiscated during the raid last month. The DSI had handed the list to the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) as part of the latter’s separate investigation against officials allegedly being bribed by the massage parlour, according to a source from the PACC. It was unclear yesterday whether it was the same former national police chief to be summoned for questioning. So far, none of the parlour’s employees have identified the police officers who were recorded in the list of those receiving services free of charge, the PACC source said. The employees questioned by authorities all maintained that no state officials had received services at the parlour for free, according to the source. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30337835 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-02-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z42 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Could be any but my bet is Somyot (now head of the Thai FA). One of the most openly crooked, loathsome figures i've seen. Any person who gets rich off the back of trafficked minors being forced to have sex for a pittance deserves a bullet imho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaphod reborn Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 hours ago, z42 said: Could be any but my bet is Somyot (now head of the Thai FA). One of the most openly crooked, loathsome figures i've seen. Any person who gets rich off the back of trafficked minors being forced to have sex for a pittance deserves a bullet imho Agree, my bet is also Somyot. They need to also investigate the way he laundered all his ill-gotten gains from being the RTP chief into Cambodian border casino investments. Doubt that will ever happen or whether he will ever be identified with massage parlors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, rooster59 said: Authorities from DSI and other agencies raided the parlour last month and rounding up more than 100 masseuses who were mostly illegal migrants from neighbouring countries. All things considered, should they not be considered victims of human trafficking and forced sexual exploitation, rather than “illegal migrants”. Edut: in the same spirit, liberated from exploitation rather than, “rounded up” might be more accurate. Edited February 3, 2018 by Bluespunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 He will be summoned, spoken to very nicely with loads of wai's and then released without charge. He certainly won't be interrogated or have any of his assets frozen as he has too many friends in high places. This is Thailand where true justice is unheard of ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron19 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 A flame/Troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Is there anyone straight here in this very flexible land? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggers Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) Really.... that's surprising!! Usually, smart enough to have at "arms length" like, wife or other relative's arms length!! Never mind, probably, get off with an inactive post or is that a pole, in this case!!! Edited February 3, 2018 by eggers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 6 hours ago, rooster59 said: it was found that a former national police chief was named in the parlour’s lists as a recipient of free services in March 2014 I borrowed her from a friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Somyot is in trouble, if only because he didn't share the income with his brethren in Green. At least buy a dude a watch. Those in charge are damned either way. Either they were, oh what's the term they used for Yingluck, "negligent in their duties" by allowing these brothels to operate, or they knew about it, and were profiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smew Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Somehow, not at all surprised, a well known secret that chiefs are usually involved with the high profile vices ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Deerhunter Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 1 hour ago, sammieuk1 said: Is there anyone straight here in this very flexible land? I was going to suggest just you and me but now I am not sure about either of us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWIBATCH Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Like the Royce Roll case, names were on the list but will the corruption agency has the fortitude to call them out and charge them. We know those in high positions and wealthy are unlikely to be charged and convicted. This is Thailand after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colabamumbai Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 1 hour ago, sammieuk1 said: Is there anyone straight here in this very flexible land? Yes most foreigners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdandy Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Why am I not surprised? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Surprise,, surprise. This is not news (to most anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wealthychef Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Quote Secret Forever massage parlour, which is being investigated for involvement in human trafficking and prostitution. I'm always suspicious of claims of human trafficking. It's a catch-phrase like "terrorism" that allows police to take extraordinary measures without clear evidence. I'm not saying HT is not happening here, but let's first just admit that human trafficking is not the same thing as prostitution, and all the arrests mentioned and evidence described just sounds like illegal prostitution work, not trafficking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janpharma Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Not surprised at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebrown Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) 5 hours ago, zaphod reborn said: Agree, my bet is also Somyot. They need to also investigate the way he laundered all his ill-gotten gains from being the RTP chief into Cambodian border casino investments. Doubt that will ever happen or whether he will ever be identified with massage parlors. You might also include the alleged fortune reputed to have been paid by the Headman on Koh Tao for the very public 'acquital' of his son which was orchestrated by the former Chief of Police. Edited February 3, 2018 by joebrown grammar correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Ray Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Is it just me, or are a lot if businesses being targetted the ones that make the most money? could this just be a readjustment of ownership? Hands up anyone who won’t be surprised if this knocking shop doesn’t reopen under a new name in a few months after a small refurb and connection of another water source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 4 hours ago, trainman34014 said: He will be summoned, spoken to very nicely with loads of wai's and then released without charge. He certainly won't be interrogated or have any of his assets frozen as he has too many friends in high places. This is Thailand where true justice is unheard of ! You think it would go that far? They'll simply say there is no evidence that links him with the case (maybe because it has been lost). When I say 'him' I mean anyone of high social standing, because there are very strict laws in this country regarding making negative comments about someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvavin Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Tell me which illegal business establishments in Thailand do not involved the ROYAL THAI POLICE? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capasso Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 you said corruption???where is it corruption?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley01 Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Silly question, can a retired police chief be transferred to an inactive post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Here Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 Really!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siamcrut Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 No way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 11 hours ago, z42 said: Could be any but my bet is Somyot (now head of the Thai FA). One of the most openly crooked, loathsome figures i've seen. Any person who gets rich off the back of trafficked minors being forced to have sex for a pittance deserves a bullet imho and where is our self appointed PM on this matter ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 2 hours ago, wvavin said: Tell me which illegal business establishments in Thailand do not involved the ROYAL THAI POLICE? huh....ehhh...and then there is ahhhh , huh ? uhh , well , oh lordy i be confused myself ,,,, .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted February 3, 2018 Share Posted February 3, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, wealthychef said: I'm always suspicious of claims of human trafficking. It's a catch-phrase like "terrorism" that allows police to take extraordinary measures without clear evidence. I'm not saying HT is not happening here, but let's first just admit that human trafficking is not the same thing as prostitution, and all the arrests mentioned and evidence described just sounds like illegal prostitution work, not trafficking. it is called forced prostitution of little girls , you sound fine with that ....apologist comes to mind when i read your words . Edited February 3, 2018 by mikiea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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